Enzyme Development and Applications Co-op

Randstad USA; St. Louis (MO); In loco; USD 34.000 - 44.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K

Descrizione del lavoro

MilliporeSigma is offering a six-month co-op starting January 4, 2027, through June 25, 2027, for students actively enrolled in an academic program. The role focuses on enzymatic biomaterials, literature review, protocol creation, and collaboration to develop improved recombinant enzymes.

The candidate will gain hands-on lab experience and contribute to method development. Responsibilities include data gathering, protocol validation in the lab, and technology positioning to meet market needs.

Competenze

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university and pursuing a relevant degree.
• Hands-on laboratory experience and ability to design experimental plans.
• Accurate lab notebook and documentation practices.

Mansioni

• Technical Data gathering and validation, comparing materials positioning and drafting protocols.
• Technology positioning by correlating literature references and defining standard requirements.
• Optimization of recombinant enzymes with expression in E. coli and purification.

Conoscenze

Cell culture

Literature review

Lab notebook

Lab techniques

ELISA

SDS-PAGE

Protein purification

Computational biology

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Microbiology or Biochemistry

Descrizione del lavoro

***THIS IS A 6-MONTH CO-OP STARTING JANUARY 4, 2027 THROUGH JUNE 25TH, 2027. TO QUALIFY, THE CANDIDATE HAS TO BE ACTIVELY ENROLLED IN AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM***

At MilliporeSigma, they are at the forefront of life sciences, working tirelessly to tackle the industry's toughest challenges. By collaborating with the global scientific community, they strive to enhance health access worldwide. Their mission is clear: to equip scientists and engineers with top‑notch lab materials, technologies, and services, making research and biotech production simpler, faster, and more successful. With a dedication to shaping the future of drug development, they’re with our customers every step of the way, pioneering tomorrow's possibilities Over the course of this Co-Op the participant will learn about what attributes are most important in enzymatic materials for various markets, how such materials are used and methods for optimization and manufacture. They will then apply this knowledge to create protocols and application notes for existing enzymes as well as collaborating in the development of improved versions recombinantly.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university, pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineer, Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Microbiology or Biochemistry

Must have skills

• Hands on laboratory experience with cell culture
• Ability to evaluate scientific literature and to develop experimental plans
• Knowledge of laboratory documentation best practices and ability to keep an accurate lab notebook
• Training with basic laboratory instrumentation and methods such as preparation of buffers
• Experience with basic protein characterization techniques such as ELISA and SDS‑PAGE

Nice to have skills

• Experience with transfection, transformation and purification of recombinant proteins
• Experience with Mamallian cell lines and procedures for levels 1 and 2 bio safety level laboratories
• Previous experience with computational structural biology
• Experience independently managing a research project

salary: $25 - $32 per hour

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

1)Technical Data gathering and validation

• Compare positioning of materials with competitors and identify areas for improvement
• Gather protocols and use information for key products
• Draft step by step instructions based on literature
• Validate protocols in Laboratory setting
• Gather references, highlight key product attributes correlate data

2)Technology positioning

• Correlate literature references for key materials by supplier
• Evaluate quality and characteristic needs by target market
• Develop standard requirements for biomaterials based on market and application

3)Optimization of Recombinant Enzymes

• Work with colleagues to identify potential structural improvements for native enzymes
• Express identified enzymes in E. Coli
• Test and implement growth and purification conditions to ensure optimal yield
• Validate performance and key characteristics

Skills

• cell culture (6 months of experience is required)
• ELISA (6 months of experience is required)
• SDS‑PAGE (6 months of experience is required)
• protein purification (6 months of experience is preferred)
• computational biology (6 months of experience is preferred)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 0 years
• Experience level: Entry Level

Experience

• Entry Level

Education

• High School

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)